Lead Veterinarian - East Austin
Compensation
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Job Description
At GoodVets, we believe veterinary medicine can be better – for doctors, teams, pets, and pet parents.
We're looking for a Lead Veterinarian who is passionate about practicing exceptional medicine, mentoring fellow doctors, and helping build a culture where people love coming to work.
This is an opportunity to lead a modern hospital while spending the majority of your time doing what you love: caring for patients. You'll partner closely with hospital leadership to shape medical quality, develop talent, and create an outstanding experience for both clients and team members.
What You'll Find at GoodVets
- Clinical autonomy and trust
- Modern hospitals and technology
- Collaborative, growth-minded teams
- Leadership development opportunities
- Unlimited CE and professional growth support
- Competitive compensation + production
Paid Parental Leave and Sabbatical Program
- If you're looking for more than your next job – if you're looking for a place where you can make a meaningful impact on patients, people, and the future of veterinary medicine, we'd love to meet you.
- Dive into the details: View the full job description.
Ready to take the next step? Apply now or schedule a one-on-one conversation.
Key Responsibilities
The Lead Veterinarian will oversee medical quality and hospital operations while mentoring fellow doctors and staff. They will focus on providing exceptional patient care while fostering a positive and collaborative workplace culture.
Requirements
The candidate must be a qualified veterinarian with a passion for clinical leadership and team development. Experience in managing hospital operations and a commitment to high-quality veterinary medicine are required.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
In Texas, the Veterinary Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$140k (46 salary observations; 620 listings), vs ~$140k nationally (873 salary observations; 7,060 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $123k (middle half $110k–$145k)17 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Texas vs national | $140k median in Texas | $140k nationally (about the same)46 state / 873 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Texas | 268 active | 3,284 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 98% no call · 94% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 37% state a sign-on bonus (median $63k) · 19% offer loan repayment376 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,270 in the last 30 days | 492 the 30 days before (+158%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +3.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,083 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
About Good Vets
Benefits & Perks
Living in Austin
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $450k
- Typical market rent
- $1,571/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 24 min
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.